TMCC Track Power Controller 300/400 (TPC) 71-4189-250 4/04
TMCCTrack Power Controller
300/400 (TPC)
71-4189-2504/04
Congratulations on your purchase of the TMCC Track Power Controller 300/400 (TPC)! TheTPC 300 is capable of distributing up to 300 watts of power for solid state speed control
while the TPC 400 brings a whopping 400 watts to your layout! Use the TPC with yourCommand Base (available separately, 6-12911) and your CAB-1 Remote Controller (availableseparately, 6-12868) to control any locomotive. Experience the superiority of the LionelTrainMaster Command Control system!
Congratulations
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Wiring Your Track Power ControllerPowering the Track Power Controller 3-6Connecting the TPC unit to the track 7Connecting the COMM wires 8Connecting additional TMCC products in a “daisy chain” 8Assigning the TPC unit’s ID# 9
Operating the TPC Unit in the Command environmentSetting the TPC to operate in the Command environment 10Turning track power ON in the Command environment 10Setting the maximum track voltage 11Turning track power OFF in the Command environment 11CAB-1 functions in the Command Control Environment 12
Operating the TPC Unit in the conventional (non-Command) environmentSetting the TPC to operate in the conventional environment 13CAB-1 Remote Controller functions 14-15Setting the stall voltage 16
Operating QSI/M.T.H. Proto-Sound features with the TPC unitPowering Up 17Operating QSI/M.T.H. Proto-Sound features with the TPC unit 17-18Programming your QSI/M.T.H. locomotive 19
Specifications Physical 19Electrical Rating 19
Limited Warranty/Lionel Service 20
Table of contents
The following Lionel marks may be used throughout this instruction manual and are protected underlaw. All rights reserved.
Lionel®, TrainMaster®, Odyssey®, RailSounds®, CrewTalk™, TowerCom™, DynaChuff™,StationSounds™, Pullmor®, ElectroCoupler™, Magne-Traction®, CAB-1® Remote Controller,PowerMaster®, Lionel ZW®, ZW®, PowerHouse®, TMCC®, Lionelville™, Lockon®, Wireless Tether™
The name FasTrack® is used with permission from Pitsco, Inc.
M.T.H.®, Proto-Sound®, and Proto-Sound® 2.0 are registered trademarks of M.T.H. Electric Trains®.QSI® is a registered trademark of QSIndustries, Inc.
Wiring your TPC unit with a Transformer
1. Attach one wire to the POWER/A terminal on the transformer and connect it to the HOTterminal on the TPC unit.
2. Attach another wire to the COMMON/GROUND/U terminal on the transformer and connectit to the NEUT terminal on the TPC unit.
POWERSUPPLY
COMMON/GROUND/UPOWER/A
NEUT
TPC HOTPOWER IN
TRACK OUT
COMM
HOT
U
DAT
NEUT
A
COM
AUX+
AUX-
POWERSUPPLY
Figure 1. Powering your TPC with a transformer
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Wiring your Track Power ControllerPowering the Track Power Controller
The power connections to the TPC unit are located on the back panel. These terminals arelabeled HOT and NEUT under POWER IN. Your transformer or PowerHouse Power Supply
will power both the TPC unit and the track to which it is connected. Keep in mind that youmay power the TPC unit with two transformers if they are phased correctly.
Also, you may choose to power the TPC unit with two TMCC PowerHouse Power Supplies,either the 135 watt version (available separately, 6-12866) or the 180 watt version (availableseparately, 6-22983). Be sure to purchase the TMCC TPC Cable Set (6-14194) to connect theTPC unit to the PowerHouse Power Supply.
Use at least 14-gauge wire when you are wiring the TPC unit to yourtransformer! Smaller wire gauges will not be able to handle the current.
Caution!
Wiring your Track Power ControllerPowering the Track Power Controller (continued)
Wiring your TPC with two power supplies
1. Plug the two single adapters into the double adapter. The adapters are sold separately inthe TPC Cable Set (6-14194).
2. Connect the black wires from the double adapter to the HOT terminal on the TPC unit.
3. Connect the white wires from the double adapter to the NEUT terminal on the TPC unit.
4. On your first power supply, connect one black wire to the Power/A terminal and the whitewire to the Common/Ground/U terminal. Be sure that these wires are from the same singleadapter.
5. On your second power supply, connect one black wire to the Power/A terminal and thewhite wire to the Common/Ground/U terminal. Be sure that these wires are from the samesingle adapter.
Be sure to use two of the same power supplies. They must be set to the same outputvoltages.
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POWERSUPPLY
POWERSUPPLY
POWER IN
TRACK OUT
COMM
HOT
U
DAT
NEUT
A
COM
AUX+
AUX-
Figure 2. Powering the TPC with two transformers
TPC
Hot
Neut
Power/A
Common/Ground/U
Power/A
Common/Ground/U
Powering the Track Power Controller (continued)
Wiring the TPC unit with a single PowerHouse Power Supply
To wire the TPC unit with a single PowerHouse Power Supply, you will need to usethe cables with the two adapters from the TMCC TPC Cable Set (available separately,6-14194).
1. Plug the power output cable on the PowerHouse Power Supply into the adapter on theTMCC TPC Cable.
2. Attach the black wire to the HOT terminal on the TPC unit, located under the POWER INlabel.
3. Attach the white wire to the NEUT terminal on the TPC unit.
Wiring your Track Power Controller
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POWER IN
TRACK OUT
COMM
HOT
U
DAT
NEUT
A
COM
AUX+
AUX-
Figure 3. Powering your TPC with a single PowerHouse Power Supply
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TPC
TMCC PowerHousePower Supply
Hot
Neut
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Powering the Track Power Controller (continued)
Wiring the TPC unit with two PowerHouse Power Supplies
To wire the TPC unit with two PowerHouse Power Supplies, you will need to use the cable withtwo adapters from the TMCC TPC Cable Set (available separately, 6-14194).
1. Plug the power output cables on the PowerHouse Power Supplies into the adapters on theTMCC TPC Cable.
2. Attach the black wire to the HOT terminal on the TPC unit, located under the POWER INlabel.
3. Attach the white wire to the NEUT terminal on the TPC unit.
Wire similar PowerHouse Power Supplies only. Do not wire a 135-watt PowerHousePower Supply with a 180-watt PowerHouse Power Supply.
Wiring your Track Power Controller
1 2
NEUT
HOT
TPC
TMCC PowerHousePower Supplies
1
2
POWER IN
TRACK OUT
COMM
HOT
U
DAT
NEUT
A
COM
AUX+
AUX-
Figure 4. Powering your TPC with two PowerHouse Power Supplies
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Connecting the TPC unit to the track
Use the terminals labeled TRACK OUT to connect the TPC unit to the track. If you are usingLionel O-27 or O gauge track, be sure to purchase a Lionel Lockon (6-62900). Follow
these steps and refer to Figure 5 as you connect your TPC to the track.
Use at least 14-gauge wire when you are wiring the TPC unit to the track!Smaller wire gauges will not be able to safely handle the current.
1. Attach a Lionel Lockon (available separately, 6-62900) to the track.
Slide the bottom edge of the outside rail into the metal lip on the Lockon. Press the clip atthe end of the Lockon over the bottom edge of the inside rail.
2. Attach one wire to the #1 spring clip terminal on the Lionel Lockon (or to the center rail)and connect it to the TRACK OUT terminal labeled A on the TPC unit.
Spring clip terminal connections: Press down on the top of the terminal clip so that ametal loop is formed. Slide the bare end of the wire into the exposed loop. Release pressureon the terminal clip, allowing the crimped metal to pinch the end of the wire in the metalloop. Give a little tug on the wire to check if the hold is secure.
3. Attach one wire to the #2 spring clip terminal on the Lionel Lockon (or to the outside rail)and connect it to the TRACK OUT terminal labeled U on the TPC unit.
4. Attach one wire to the U terminal on the Command Base and connect it to the #2 Lockonterminal (or to the outside rail).
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Wiring your Track Power Controller
TRACK OUT A
TRACK OUT U
REDGREEN
TPC
COMMANDBASE
TMCC PowerHousePower Supply
U
Figure 5. Track connections
Caution!
Connecting additional TMCC products in a “daisy chain”
You may choose to power additional TMCC products using the same power supply andCommand Base by creating a “daisy chain,” or a series of TMCC units wired in succession.
To make these connections, we recommend that you purchase a Controller to Controller Cable,available separately in various lengths.
COMM connections for additional unitsAttach a red wire to the DAT terminal of the TPC unit and connect it to the DAT terminal of
the next TMCC product. Attach a green wire to the COM terminal of your TPC unit and connectit to the COM terminal of the next product. Add additional products in the same manner,connecting the DAT terminals and the COM terminals.
For maximum power output, each TPC should use its own power supply.
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Wiring your Track Power ControllerConnecting the COMM wires
Your TPC unit will need to communicate with the Command Base and any other TMCCproducts you have connected to your TPC unit. To make these connections, you will need
the Command Base Cable (available separately, 6-14191 for a 6’ cable and 6-14195 for a 20’cable). Follow these steps and refer to Figure 5 on page 7 to connect your TPC unit to theCommand Base.
Your TPC is equipped with two additional COMM terminals, AX+ and AX-. They areintended for future capabilities. At this time, leave these terminals empty. Do notconnect the DAT and COMM wires to AX+ and AX- terminals.
1. Connect the DB9 Connector at the end of the Command Base Cable (the end that looks likea computer cable) to the COMPUTER terminal on the Command Base.
2. Connect the red wire at the other end of the Command Base Cable to the DAT terminal onthe TPC unit.
3. Connect the green wire of the Command Base Cable to the COM terminal on the TPC unit.
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Wiring your Track Power ControllerAssigning the TPC unit’s ID#
To address and operate the TPC with your CAB-1 Remote Controller, you must assign an ID#to the TPC unit. The TPC unit can be assigned a TR (track/train) or an ENG (engine) ID#.
Keep in mind that there are ten TR ID#’s (0-9) and 100 ENG ID#’s (0-99).
1. Set the RUN/PRG switch to PRG on the TPC.
Refer to Figure 6 for the location of the switch.
2. Press TR or ENG on the CAB-1 Remote Controller.
3. Enter the ID# of your choice (0-9 for TR ID#s or 0-99 for ENG ID#s) into the numerickeypad of the CAB-1 Remote Controller.
4. Press SET on the CAB-1 Remote Controller.
The COMM L.E.D. will flash for half of a second to indicate that the TPC has been set.
5. Slide the switch back to RUN.
At this point, the ID# of the TPC unit has been set.
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LED
20A
COMMTRACK
RUN-PRG
TMCC TPC 4006-14179
TRACK POWER CONTROLLER
Figure 6. Switch location
RUN/PRG Switch
Turning track power ON in the Command environment
You must use your CAB-1 Remote Controller to turn track power ON with the TPC unit.
1. Press the TR or ENG button on the CAB-1 Remote Controller.
2. Enter the ID# of the TPC unit into the numeric keypad on the CAB-1 Remote Controller.
3. Press the BOOST button on the CAB-1 Remote Controller.
The TRACK L.E.D. will blink quickly to indicate that the track is powered up.
At this point, full track voltage is applied to the track.
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Operating the TPC Unit in the Command environment
Operate your TPC unit in Command mode when your locomotives are equipped withTrainMaster Command Control. In the Command Control environment, the locomotives
receive signals from the Command Base that tell the locomotive what to do. Because speed anddirection are not controlled by track voltage, use the TPC to set the maximum power that willbe supplied at all times.
Setting the TPC to operate in the Command environment
Before you use the TPC unit in the Command environment, you must set the TPC unit toCommand mode.
1. Press TR or ENG on the CAB-1 Remote Controller.2. Enter the ID# of the TPC unit into the numeric keypad on the CAB-1 Remote Controller.3. Press the L button on the bottom of the CAB-1 Remote Controller.
The TRACK L.E.D. will flash slowly to indicate that the TPC is in Command mode.When power is supplied to the track, the TRACK L.E.D. will blink quickly.
4. Press the SET button on the CAB-1 Remote Controller to save this mode.
The COMM L.E.D. will long blink to indicate that the TPC has been set.
The TPC will remain in Command mode, even after the power is turned off.
The TPC will turn OFF when changing between conventional and Command operations.
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LED
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Turning track power OFF in the Command environment
You must use your CAB-1 Remote Controller to turn track power OFF with the TPC unit.
1. Press the TR or ENG button on the CAB-1 Remote Controller.
2. Enter the ID# of the TPC unit into the numeric keypad on the CAB-1 Remote Controller.
3. Press the AUX1 button on the CAB-1 Remote Controller.
4. Enter 0 into the numeric keypad on the CAB-1 Remote Controller.
The TRACK L.E.D. will blink slowly to indicate that track power is OFF.
At this point, track power is shut off.
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Operating the TPC Unit in the Command environment
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Setting the maximum track voltage
While track voltage is not used to control the speed of your locomotives in CommandControl, you may choose to adjust the track voltage to adjust the maximum power available toyour locomotives.
1. Address the TPC. Press the TR or ENG button on the CAB-1 Remote Controller, then enterthe ID# of the TPC.
2. Adjust the track voltage. Use the RED KNOB on the CAB-1 Remote Controller to increasethe track voltage with a clockwise turn; decrease track voltage with a counter-clockwiseturn.
3. With the TPC unit’s RUN/PROG switch set to RUN, press SET on the CAB-1 RemoteController. You have set the default voltage. Each time the TPC is powered up, the trackvoltage will be set to this level.
To restore the track voltage to the default (full power), simply press AUX1, AUX2, then 0.You may also turn the RED KNOB to restore power.
CAB-1 Remote Controller functions in the Command Controlenvironment
Use the following CAB-1Remote Controller commands in the Command Controlenvironment.
Operating the TPC Unit in the Command environment
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SET L M H
L
M
Places the TPC in Command mode with power OFF.
Turns track power ON. Use AUX1, 0 command toturn track power OFF.
Adjusts track voltage level.
Saves current track voltage and speed resolution as power-updefaults when the RUN/PRG switch is set to RUN. Assigns the TPCID# when the RUN/PRG switch is set to PRG.
Places the TPC in conventional mode with power OFF.
Sets the number of throttle increments to 80 speed steps. Coarse resolution inintervals of speed.
Sets the number of throttle incrementsto 200 speed steps. Medium resolutionin intervals of speed.
Sets the number of throttle incrementsto 400 speed steps. Fine resolution inintervals of speed.
L
Turns off track power.
M
H
Resets the TPC to factory defaults.
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Operating the TPC Unit in the conventional (non-Command) environment
Operate your TPC unit in conventional mode when your locomotive is not equipped withTrainMaster Command Control. Conventional locomotives operate by varying the voltage
to the track. For example, a conventional locomotive will increase in speed as track voltageincreases. The TPC unit will allow you to operate your conventional locomotives by remotecontrol, varying the voltage supplied to the track.
All conventional locomotives on the same loop or block of track will be controlledtogether.
The TRACK L.E.D. will increase in intensity as track voltage increases. If it blinks, youare not in conventional mode. See below.
Setting the TPC to operate in the conventional environment
Before you use the TPC unit in the conventional (non-Command) environment, you mustset the TPC unit to conventional mode.
1. Press TR or ENG on the CAB-1 Remote Controller.
2. Enter the ID# of the TPC unit into the numeric keypad on the CAB-1 Remote Controller.
3. Press the M button on the bottom of the CAB-1 Remote Controller.
The TRACK L.E.D. will turn OFF to indicate that the TPC is in conventional modewithout power.
4. Press the SET button on the CAB-1 Remote Controller.
The COMM L.E.D. will long blink to indicate that the TPC has been set.
The TPC will remain in conventional mode, even after the power is turned off.
The TPC will turn OFF when changing modes.
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LED
LED
Note!
Operating the TPC Unit in the conventional (non-Command) environment
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SET L M H
L
M
H
CAB-1 Remote Controller functions
Use the following CAB-1 Remote Controller commands to control your locomotive inconventional mode.
Press and hold to increase the speed of the locomotive; release to return speed to the initial setting plus one step. Tap BOOST to increase one stepfor fine control.
Press and hold to decrease the speed of the locomotive; release to return speed to the initial setting minus one step. Tap BRAKE to decrease onestep for fine control.
Turn clockwise to increase the speed of the locomotive; turn counter-clockwise to decreasethe speed.
Controls the direction of the train. Removes trackpower when pressed; restores track power whenreleased.
Sounds the whistle or horn on the locomotive.
Activates the bell.
Activates the numeric keypad.
Opens the front coupler (M.T.H.® Proto-Sound® 2.0engines).
Opens the rear coupler (M.T.H.® Proto-Sound® 2.0engines).
Sets TPC to Command mode with power OFF.
Sets the TPC to conventional operation with powerOFF.
Sets the maximum speed limit in conventional mode.Use the red knob to set the throttle at your desiredmaximum speed, then press H.
Acts like the shift key on your computer. Allows thebuttons to have another function.
Saves current settings to be restored upon nextpower-up when the RUN/PRG switch is set to RUN.Assigns the TPC ID# when the RUN/PRG switch is setto PRG.
Operating the TPC Unit in the conventional (non-Command) environment
CAB-1 Remote Controller functions (continued)
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Resets the TPC to factory defaults.
Sets the number of throttle increments to 80 speed steps.
Sets the number of throttle increments to 200 speed steps.
Sets the number of throttle increments to 400 speed steps.
L
M
H
Sets the stall (minimum) voltage.
Turns track power off.
Places track voltage to the current stall voltage (set with AUX1, 1).
Setting the stall voltage
You can set the TPC stall voltage with your CAB-1 Remote Controller. Setting the stallvoltage locks the minimum voltage. Once set, you will not be able to lower the voltage any
lower than this level. This is especially useful when operating locomotives with E-units.Because you can set the minimum voltage, you can prevent the E-unit from resetting itself dueto a complete loss of power.
To completely remove the voltage from the track, press the AUX1, 0 on the CAB-1Remote Controller.
1. Use the RED KNOB on the CAB-1 Remote Controller to increase the voltage to your desiredminimum voltage.
2. Press AUX1, 1 on the numeric keypad when you have reached the desired minimumvoltage.
3. Press SET if you wish to save the minimum voltage for the next time you power up the TPC.
The COMM L.E.D. will long blink to indicate that the TPC has been set.
To reset the stall voltage back to zero, press the AUX1, AUX2, 0 on the CAB-1Remote Controller. This will reset ALL conventional settings. If you wish to save thesettings, press the SET button on the CAB-1 Remote Controller.
Press AUX1, 4 to set the track voltage to the current stall voltage.
This is a quick way to turn down the voltage to the current stall setting.
Operating the TPC Unit in the conventional (non-Command) environment
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Operating M.T.H.® Proto-Sound ® features with the TPC unit
The TPC allows you to operate M.T.H.® Proto-Sound® 2.0 locomotives in conventionalmode. At the press of a few buttons, your favorite conventional Proto-Sound® 2.0
features—like speed control and coupler operation—are at your command.
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Operating QSI ®/M.T.H.® Proto-Sound ® featureswith the TPC unit
Additional features have been added to the TPC unit to unlock the operation of theQSI®/M.T.H.® E units. The TPC unit makes M.T.H.® products operating in conventional
mode compatible with the Lionel TrainMaster Command Control system!
Powering up
Use your CAB-1 Remote Controller to power up the the track and control an M.T.H.®
Proto-Sound® 1.0 locomotive.
1. Press TR or ENG on the CAB-1 Remote Controller.
2. Enter the ID# of the TPC unit into the numeric keypad on the CAB-1 Remote Controller.
3. Press AUX1, 9 on the CAB-1 Remote Controller.
The power up sequence has been activated.
Do not press the DIR button; full power is applied to the track at this point.
4. After the engine sounds begin (or five seconds), enter the track voltage setting. Press 8 tosupply 30% of full power.
If you do not enter this number, your locomotive will take off as soon as you pressthe DIR button on the CAB-1 Remote Controller! If you accidentally start up thelocomotive without selecting a voltage level (step 4), simply turn the power off andrestart using this sequence.
5. Move ‘em out! Press the DIR button on the CAB-1 Remote Controller.
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Caution!
All M.T.H.® Proto-Sound® 2.0 features can be accessed in conventionalmode. Refer to the next section for additional information.
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Operating QSI ®/M.T.H.® Proto-Sound ® featureswith the TPC unit
Operating M.T.H.® Proto-Sound ® features with the TPC unit (continued)
Sets the number of throttle increments to 80 speed steps.
Sets the number of throttleincrements to 200 speed steps.
Sets the number of throttleincrements to 400 speed steps.
L
M.T.H.® Speed control toggle ON/OFF.(used with Proto-Sound® 2.0)
M.T.H.® Lock direction toggle ON/OFF.(used with Proto-Sound® 2.0)
M.T.H.® Reset to factory defaults.(used with Proto-Sound® 2.0)
M H
SET L M H
M.T.H.® Station Talk.(used with Proto-Sound® 2.0)
M.T.H.® Programming Pulse.(used with Proto-Sound® 1.0)
Places track voltage at 30% of input.(used with Proto-Sound® 1.0)
Places full voltage on the track. Start upsequence for M.T.H.® Proto-Sound®1.0.
M.T.H.® Opens front coupler.(used with Proto-Sound® 2.0)
M.T.H.® Opens rear coupler.(used with Proto-Sound® 2.0)
M.T.H.® Fast Horn.(used with Proto-Sound® 2.0)
M.T.H.® Fast Bell.(used with Proto-Sound® 2.0)
M.T.H.® Sets the minimum voltage.(used with Proto-Sound® 1.0)
Resets the TPC to factorydefaults.
Saves current track voltage and speed resolution as power-up defaults when the RUN/PRGswitch is set to RUN. Assigns the TPC ID# when the RUN/PRG switch is set to PRG.
Places track voltage to the current stall voltage(set with AUX1, 1). (used with all)
Turns track power off.(used with Proto-Sound® 1.0 and 2.0)
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SpecificationsPhysical
Size: 6.125” x 3.75” x 2.7”
Electrical Ratings
Maximum input voltage: 9 to 30 volts (AC) at 50 or 60 Hz
COMM input signal: +/- 12 volts
Maximum output current: 15 amps at 20 volts or 300 watts (TPC 300) 20 amps at 20 volts or 400 watts (TPC 400)
Operating QSI®/M.T.H.® Proto-Sound ® featureswith the TPC unit
Programming your QSI ®/M.T.H.® locomotive
The TPC allows you to program your QSI®/M.T.H.® locomotives with ease, bringing some ofthe Proto-Sound® features under your control while operating in conventional mode.
Follow these steps and refer to your locomotive’s instructions for information about yourengine’s features.
1. Press M on the CAB-1 Remote Controller. Be sure to wait for the sounds to stop completelyThis will reset the engine by completely removing power.
2. Press AUX1, 9 on the CAB-1 Remote Controller.Track voltage goes to full.
3. Press 5 repeatedly on the numeric keypad until the desired feature is activated.A programming pulse is sent through the track to program the QSI®/M.T.H.® units.
Do not press the AUX1 button on your CAB-1 Remote Controller between pressing 9 and 5.
4. Press the WHISTLE button on the CAB-1 Remote Controller to program that feature.
Consult your M.T.H.® engine operating instructions for specific details.
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